Movie Description
Ceddo
(1978)Overview
The Ceddo people try to preserve their traditional African culture against the onslaught of Islam, Christianity, and the slave trade. When King Demba War sides with the Muslims, the Ceddo kidnap his daughter, Princess Dior Yacine, to protest their forcible conversion to Islam.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ousmane Sembène
- Writer : Ousmane Sembène
- Editor : Florence Eymon,Dominique Blain
- Cast : Mamadou Dioumé,Tabata Ndiaye,Moustapha Yade,Ismaila Diagne,Matoura Dia,Omar Gueye,Nar Modou,Ousmane Camara,Alioune Fall,Makhouredia Gueye,Mamadou Sy,Mody Gueye,Samba Touré,Serigne Ndiaye Gonzales,Pierre Orma,Eloi Coly,Marek Tollik,Clarice Diop,Gouré,Raymond Hermantier,Ousmane Sembène
Cast
Prince Biram Ngone Thioub
Princess Dior Yacine
Madir Fatim Fall
Ceddo Kidnapper
King
Jaraaf the King's Mediator
Mugis / Saxewar the Warrior
Fara Diogomay the Elder Ceddo / Ousmane
Fall the Seed of the Dynasty
King Demba War Thioub
Priest
Imam (uncredited)
Slaves and Arms Trader (uncredited)
A Ceddo / Ibrahima (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleCeddo
Status Released
Release Information
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1978-02-16
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 57m
Production CompaniesFilmi Domirev,Ministère de la Coopération
Genres
- Drama
